Blue Picnic Area ~ Hovander Park

Reservations

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Description

This picnic area sits adjacent to the grass fields and close to the barnyard animals and playground. This picnic spot is in full sun with no trees. The capacity for this site is 50 people but with prior approval and a fee can accommodate up to 100. Learn more about Hovander Homestead Park.

Hours

8am-dusk
Hours change based on sunset time and are posted at the park entrance and at the parking lot.

Address

Directions

From I-5 (North or South)
Take I-5 Exit 262
Turn west onto Main Street, toward downtown Ferndale
Immediately after the railroad underpass make a sharp left onto Hovander Road
Turn right onto Nielsen Avenue and follow the signs to Hovander Park

Parking

Free parking for the Blue Picnic Area is in the main Hovander parking lot.

Can I bring my own BBQ grill?
Yes, you can bring your own grill but you are responsible for the safe operation of your grill.

Can I bring my dog(s)?
Yes, but dogs must remain on a 6' (maximum) leash at all times.

Can I bring my own pop-up canopy?
You may put up your own pop-up canopy as long as it is within the confines of your rented picnic area and you do not stake it into/damage the ground. If a canopy impedes park enjoyment for others or becomes a safety hazard due to high winds the ranger may request that you remove the canopy. You are responsible for any injury or damage caused by a tent/canopy blown away in the wind.

Can I decorate the facility?
All sites must be left in a "leave no trace" state. Users can use decorations, confetti, etc., but everything needs to be picked up before you leave.

Do I still need a "Liquor License" if I've paid the $60 Alcohol Use Fee to Whatcom County Parks? The Alcohol Use Fee charged by Whatcom County Parks is not a liquor license. To find out if you need a State of Washington Banquet Permit please check here. It is your responsibility to research and follow all laws pertaining to alcohol use at your event.

Clean-Up Policy
Customers are required to leave the facility in the same condition as when they arrived. Garbage and recycling must be removed from the premises unless the customer has paid the optional waste disposal fee.

Determining Whatcom County Residency

The credit card address is the address that determines resident versus non-resident.

If the credit card is not in Whatcom County, but the customer is a county resident, they can provide a utility bill to get the resident rate.

If the credit card address is not in Whatcom County but the customer owns property in Whatcom County, the customer can provide property tax info to get the resident rate.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled 30 days or more prior to the scheduled arrival date are entitled to a refund of all fees except the reservation fee.

Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund.

Only the person whose name is on the reservation may cancel the reservation.